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(Nanowerk News) Conventional computer processors have pretty much maxed out their “clock speeds” — a measurement of how fast they can toggle on and off — due to limitations of electronic switching.

For those curious about "the cloud", here's your explainer. (Photo: Getty) You’ve likely heard people talk about “the cloud” in the context of devices and data storage—but if you’ve merely nodded ...

A novel technique rethinks hardware data compression to free up more memory used by computers and mobile devices, allowing them to run faster and perform more tasks simultaneously. A novel technique ...

A new year is underway and that means it's time to get back into a groove with work too— and you certainly don't want your computer to creep along at a snail's pace. Yet, it can seem after months of ...

(Nanowerk News) Today's computers reach their physical limits when it comes to speed. Semiconductor components usually operate at a maximum usable frequency of a few gigahertz – which corresponds to ...

Though people rarely think too much about their computer power supplies, it plays the most vital role in day-to-day operation. Power supplies are generically rated by the amount of wattage they can ...

Intel's new computer chip, due out later this year, uses hafnium rather than silicon in its transistors. This innovation will double the number of transistors that can fit on a chip, Intel says, ...

Physicists present a nanometer-sized light antenna with electrically modulated surface properties -- a breakthrough that could pave the way for faster computer chips. Physicists from Würzburg present ...

Before you throw out that old desktop or laptop, consider upgrading its storage. Whether your computer uses a hard drive or an older solid-state drive (or SSD) it’s probably time to upgrade it. SSDs ...